Looking for an unforgettable and enriching experience for your children age (7-13) this summer?
Discover the excitement at Conestogo River Horseback Adventures Equestrian Camp, where every day from 9am to 4pm is packed with adventure and learning!
Our schedule is organized to ensure that every child receives a well-rounded equine education, including hands-on horse care, stable activities, as well as both English and Western riding techniques. Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced rider, our camp offers a safe environment for learning and development.
In addition to our horse-related activities, campers have the opportunity to engage in many creative pursuits! Children are encouraged to express themselves creatively through arts and crafts, games, nature hikes, and many more! Our camp is located in our stunning arena, providing a safe and sheltered place for exploration and equine activities alike in rain or shine!
Give your child the opportunity to make life-long memories with our equine animals and the friends they meet through the journey! Experience the joy of horseback riding at Conestogo River Horseback Adventures Camp. Reserve your child’s spot today and join the fun!
HOURS:
9AM-4PM: Extend you child’s camp experience with our convenient early and late care options, available for an additional fee of just $10 per session. Secure your child’s spot by booking in advance through our office.
PRICING:
$455 per week (civic holiday short week: $365)
Payment can be made via e-transfers to info@horsebackadventures.ca. Please include a note in your email transfer indicating the participant name and program/dates. Invoice will be sent after registration form is received – deposit is due within 48 hours of invoice being issued. If a deposit is not received, campers’ space will not be reserved.
Campers must be 7 years old by June 1st, 2026 to attend Equestrian Camp. If your child is under 7 years old and wishes to participate in our camp, we encourage you to check out our Farm Camp for ages 4-6.
Exclusive 2026 Camp Page:
Hello parents, guardians, and 2026 campers! Please click the link below to sign into our password protected shared camp webpage! Please note that important information regarding camp policies, photos from the day, helmet rental, and day to day schedules will be posted exclusively to this page.
Camp info emails with further details and the access code will be sent out two weeks prior to your registered camp date. Camp emails will be coming from camp.horsebackadventures@gmail.com. If you don’t receive the info email, please check your spam folder, give us a call or email the office: info@horsebackadventures.ca
2026 CAMP DATES:
Week 1: June 29 – July 3 (15 spaces available)
Week 2: July 6 – 10 (25 spaces available)
Week 3: July 13 – 17 (25 spaces available)
Week 4: July 20 – 24 (25 spaces available)
Week 5: July 27 – 31 (25 spaces available)
Week 6: Aug 4-7 *short week* (25 spaces available)
Week 7: Aug 10 – 14 (25 spaces available)
Week 8: Aug 17 -21 (25 spaces available)
Week 9: Aug 24 – 28 (25 spaces available)
Updated: December 16, 2025
REGISTRATION:
Registrations are processed Wednesday-Friday. Forms received over weekends will be processed as soon as possible, in the order received. The listed number of spaces available does not update over the weekend – if you have questions regarding the availability of a particular week, please call the office before registering.
A $125.00 deposit with registration is required. This deposit is non-refundable. Final confirmation of registration will be sent after deposit has been paid. Invoice will be sent after registration form is received – deposit is due within 48 hours of receipt of invoice. If a deposit is not received, campers’ space will not be reserved.
OTHER DETAILS & INFORMATION:
HELMET POLICY
To prioritize the health and safety of your children, we have implemented a new policy: no more sharing helmets! Each camper will be assigned with their own helmet for the duration of the week. To cover the cost of the helmet rental, and to ensure accountability, there will be a non-refundable rental fee of $15 per helmet for the week. Every helmet will be labelled with the camper’s name, and the camper will be responsible for its care throughout the week.
For families attending multiple weeks of camp or looking to make a long term investment, we offer brand-new certified helmets for sale on-site for $150 including taxes. Please note that bike helmets are not suitable for camp activities. ASTM certified helmets are required as they protect the back of the head, such as a skateboarding or skiing helmet.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Camp runs from 9AM to 4PM. Early drop-off and late pick-up are available for an additional charge. Please fill in the registration form and send it to us with a $125 deposit per week registered. The remaining balance is due the week prior to the beginning of camp. LATE fees could be applied. As soon as we enter your form into the computer, you will receive an email with a copy of the invoice in a PDF file. If you require additional receipt for your camp payment, please send a request email to info@horsebackadventures.ca that includes your child’s name and the week that you are attending.
If you are receiving alternate resources funding, we can create an invoice that reflects the 2 parties involved (i.e invoice to you and billed to the funding agency). We must have their full contact information including phone number and email.
If you are coordinating with another camper’s family to attend a specific week, please contact the office directly to ensure there is space in your desired week. Horse Camp fills up 4-8 weeks after registration opens, and once a week is full, we cannot guarantee that additional requests will be accommodated.
HORSES & RIDING
At Conestogo River Horseback Adventures, we value safety as much as fun! Our camp counsellors are dedicated to fostering a secure environment that emphasizes learning, excitement, and respect for both our peers and animals. Our counsellors ensure that every child feels valued and supported. Our accomplished instructors are eager to answer questions and provide assistance to our young riders!
Led by experienced riding instructors, our camp offers dynamic itinerary packed with equine adventures! From Daily rides to hands-on grooming sessions, there is an activity for every camper. With this being said, daily riding is a favourite part of each camper’s experience. Children receive individual attention aimed at their personal ability level, and participate in group rides where they learn by watching and helping others. With a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 during riding sessions, we ensure personalized attention and guidance for each camper. In addition, we also have experienced non-staff assistance to further guide our campers.
With riding a horse comes responsibility! Campers are responsible for grooming and saddling their horses. Horse theory is taught daily. This reviews topics such as what horses eat, how to tell if a horse is sick, how to look after your own horse, and movements of the horse. The staff at Conestogo River Horseback Adventures will show your child the unique and beautiful relationship between horse and rider. We strive to give children the confidence and self-esteem that comes from riding and handling horses with thoughtfulness and respect.
RAINY DAY PROTOCOL
Summer camps run throughout the summer, from Monday to Friday. We have so many perfect sunny days, however we know that the weather does not always cooperate with our outdoor plans. If we have a rainy day, we are prepared to continue our amazing camp activities indoors!
Horse Camp will continue riding lessons in our fully sheltered arena. There is still so much to do when it’s rainy outside! The rest of their day will be focused around indoor games and challenges, horse-themed crafts, bonding activities, grooming, and horse theory. We at CRHBA know that rain or shine, our fun and interesting activities will keep campers excited, engaged, and happy all day!
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Crafts are a much loved part of every day. They change daily and range from friendship bracelets to share with new camp friends, frames for a picture of their favourite horse, stamps, fun foam, leather crafting key chains, etc! Supplies are included in the camp fee. If we are doing tie dye, we may ask for items contributed.
Games feature both on and off horse games to keep children interested and entertained. Children participate in games such as Red Light-Green Light, and obstacle courses that get more challenging as the week goes on. Sign your child up for our Equestrian camp and allow them to express themselves through our endless crafts and activities!
SAFETY
Any person under the age of 18 is not permitted on a horse without proper certified headgear! Helmets are provided by Conestogo River Horseback Adventures for a fee if they don’t have their own.
Families must supply their own footwear with a 1/2 to 1 inch heel like a hiking boot or rubber boot-or your local equestrian tack shop will have riding boots and helmets, and long pants. NO sandals please around the horses! Only closed-toe footwear permitted to protect little toes! Children are never left unsupervised with horses and precautions are taken to make sure everyone has fun without getting hurt!
Please note that it is required to pack both riding clothes and non-riding clothes. The kids do get dirty so do not pack them with anything too precious! We encourage parents to pack additional water and snacks as you see fit!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE:
Email: camp.horsebackadventures@gmail.com
Phone: 1-519-888-6503
horsebackadventures.ca 